The sixth main chakra is know as Ajna, the third eye chakra. Anja is related to our ability to see things as they are without them being clouded by the ego. It is located in the space between the eyebrow and slightly in towards the brain. When the chakra is out of balance we may be judgmental to others, overly intellectual in our thinking and even delusional. Physical symptoms include frequent headaches and migraines. When balanced we able to express ourselves and make our dreams a reality. We feel the sense of connection with others and the world. How wonderful!

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When we do our Physical Yoga practice we can use our Drishti ( gazing point). We focus on a single point e.g.: gazing in towards the navel when we are in a downward dog or up at our fingertips in triangle. This helps to still the mind by reducing distraction from external objects, people and happenings. This could be from noticing someones colourful Yoga attire to a bird flying past the window. Over time as we practice using drishti we can come into deep concentration and help balance the Third Eye Chakra. Balancing postures in Yoga such as tree and dancers pose are also add an extra layer of focus an concentration.

Here are a few more tips to help balance the Ajna Chakra.

Don't overthink. Try not to overthink and analyze everything, instead notice how you 'feel'.

Trust yourself. Instead of seeking the validation and advice straight away from others, spend some time with yourself and see if you can trust your own inner wisdom to guide you.

Go out in the sunshine. Get some vitamin D and take some quiet time to be with nature. Focus your attention on the space between the eyebrow.

Move your body. If your brain is on overload and thoughts are running rampant in your mind, bring your attention back into your physical body by moving it!

Free yourself from competitive energy. Stop comparing yourself to others. Everyone is on their own journey.

Positive affirmations. (See above)

Spend quiet time alone. Spend some quiet time just being with yourself, switch of the phone, tv and get of any social media. Breath, feel and open yourself to the wisdom within.